the maytag refrigator model# XXXXX stopped dispensing ice. I changed the filter and now get strong water flow with no leaks around cartridge. I still get no ice. I turned the machine off for 60 seconds then back on and waited 24 hours for a batch of ice. no Ice. When you press the lever for ice it makes a wirring sound trying to dispence ice. How do i open up the ice maker. to see if its water or circuitry.

Ok if there is no ice in the mold then the problem is going to be either the waterline to the ice maker is blocked with ice or the valve is bad.

To figure out which pull the unit out from the wall and remove the lower panel in the back. Trace the line from the ice maker down the back side of the unit to the valve, Now pull the water line for the ice maker out of the valve and blow into the waterline.

If you are able to blow air into the waterline then the valve is bad and will need to be replaced.

If you cant blow air into the line then there is a ice blockage somewhere in the waterline. In this case you will need to locate the blockage and thaw the ice with a hair dryer.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask. If you have no further questions please don't forget to hit the accept button since this is how I get paid for my time and effort. Thanks.

There is a button at the side that releases the tray so that you can pull it out, The try will not have anything to do with the ice maker stopping. But if you need to remove the try press the button and pull indicated.

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